Ulipsu: Building the 'Netflix of EdTech' with India’s First Multi-Potential Learning Platform

January 3, 2026 12 min read

"We are creating the 'Netflix of EdTech'—a platform where kids can experience the absolute freedom of learning what they wish, rather than what they are told to learn." This radical approach to education, shared by Sumanth Prabhu, co-founder of Ulipsu (brand of **Kidvento**), is disrupting the traditional edtech landscape in India. By focusing on "multi-potentiality"—the ability to excel in multiple skills—Ulipsu is moving beyond the coding-only craze to provide a wholesome, curated, and fun skilling ecosystem for children aged 6 to 16.

Founded in 2017 by Sumanth Prabhu and his college mate Nikhil Bhaskar, Ulipsu is a response to a system that Ralhan describes as "over-programmed." Instead of forcing kids into a single career path, Ulipsu offers over 300 structured courses in 15 different skills—ranging from Ukulele and Carnatic music to Stem, Yoga, and Electronics. By prioritizing the "process of learning" over examination results, Sumanth is building a future where young minds are equipped to adapt to an unpredictable, AI-driven world.

The Multi-Potential Light: Multi-potentiality is the capacity to be good at two or more skills. Ulipsu believes that in an AI-dominated future, being a specialist in only one domain is a risk. Their mission is to foster "Generalist" brilliance where a child can switch from coding to art with equal ease and confidence.

The "Netflix" Model: Curated Freedom

The biggest problem in modern childhood, according to Prabhu, is that children are constantly biased by marketing campaigns. "Parents, teachers, and companies all tell them what is important—coding today, math tomorrow. No one asks what the child wishes to learn." Ulipsu solves this by using an **OTT-style delivery model**.

Just as users browse Netflix for entertainment, children can browse Ulipsu for skills. The courses are not just "random content" from the internet; they are structured, 30-40 minute sessions divided into micro-classes. With gamified quizzes, assessments, and project uploads, children can pick up complex instruments like the Ukulele or build electronic circuits entirely through self-learning.

The Ulipsu Learning Experience

Browse & Discover: Children explore 15+ skill categories in a Netflix-like interface.
Micro-Learning: Courses are broken down into small, digestible classes to maintain engagement.
Gamified Assessment: Fun quizzes and points-based systems reward progress instantly.
Project Showcase: Students upload their physical projects (music clips, circuits, art) for peer validation.
Self-Paced Mastery: No trainers required; the platform teaches children the fundamental skill of "learning how to learn."

The Skill of the Future: "Learn How to Learn"

In the age of ChatGPT and generative AI, specific technical skills like coding are becoming commoditized. Sumanth believes that the only future-proof skill is **Self-Learning**. "If you know how to learn, you can upskill yourself at any point in your life as technologies change," he notes. "We are not just teaching subjects; we are teaching the fundamental process of acquiring knowledge."

This philosophy has resonated with both parents and schools. Since 2017, Ulipsu has worked with over 350 schools and 3 lakh students across South India. By aligning their curriculum with India's National Education Policy (NEP), they are providing the "High-End" of skill education to the next billion kids who were traditionally ignored by expensive, single-skill edtech apps.

Ulipsu Impact by the Numbers

15+: Different skill categories, from Stem to Language & Communication.
300+: Curated, structured courses built in-house.
3 Lakh+: Students reached across the platform and partner schools.
$5.7M: Total funding raised, including a $3.2M Pre-Series A in 2023.
1 Lakh+: Students personally trained by Sumanth Prabhu over the years.

The COVID Pivot: From Schools to Product

Next Education’s journey wasn't always smooth. Before the pandemic, their primary business was providing physical workshops and curriculum solutions to schools. When COVID-19 hit and schools shut down for two years, their business model was effectively paralyzed. "We were stuck deep in the mud," Sumanth admits.

However, this "nuclear winter" became the catalyst for Ulipsu. Sumanth and Nikhil realized that instead of just surviving, they needed to build a product that could stay in the system for decades. Despite not having an IT background, they hired geniuses in technology and pivoted from a B2B service focus to a digital-first learning platform. This shift allowed them to maintain their momentum and achieve a $50 million valuation by 2023.

"I haven't woken up with a sad face in ten years. Every day, I jump out of bed with complete enthusiasm because we are implementing ideas that make others' lives better. Money is just a byproduct of that value creation."
— Sumanth Prabhu, Co-founder, Ulipsu

Leadership and the "Smarter Person" Strategy

One of Sumanth’s key lessons in leadership is the importance of hiring for weakness. "I was the sole salesman for two years, but I am not good at sales operations," he says. "The biggest mistake we made was not bringing smarter people inside the system immediately." By hiring experts from different industries to manage functions like finance and operations, the founders were able to focus on their core passion: **Pedagogy and Teaching**.

Sumanth’s Wisdom for EdTech Founders

Go with the Gut: Mentors and investors will give advice based on their failures. Trust your own gut, try fast, and fail fast.
Set Processes Early: We lost efficiency and money by not having sales and finance processes from day one. Even at the smallest scale, set a flow.
Hire Smarter People: Don't be scared of salary constraints. Find ways to bring in people who balance your weaknesses.
Curated Safety: Young minds are exposed to unsafe, uncurated content. Your primary value should be providing a structured and safe environment.

The Future: Globalizing Multi-Potentiality

With a target to reach ₹250 crore revenue and expand into the Middle East, Ulipsu is preparing to become the world’s biggest curated platform for skill education. Sumanth remains a "Teacher by Passion," dedicated to solving the problems he faced during his own school days—the lack of fun and the focus on "talk and talk" examinations.

"Learning should be a fun pursuit," Sumanth concludes. "By giving kids the freedom to choose, we are ensuring that the next generation isn't just skilled, but fulfilled."

The NEP Alignment: India's National Education Policy (NEP) emphasizes holistic and multi-disciplinary learning. Ulipsu’s model is a perfect digital implementation of this vision, making it an essential partner for schools looking to modernize their skilling offerings.

Key Takeaways

For Parents: Encourage multi-potentiality. Don't force your child to be a "coding genius" if they love music or yoga. Variety builds a more resilient mind.

For EdTech Founders: The "Netflix model" of high-volume, low-friction access is the best way to drive adoption in the middle-class market.

For Educators: Technology cannot replace a teacher, but it can replace the burden of lesson planning, allowing you to focus on the human side of education.

About the Guest

Sumanth Prabhu is the Co-founder and CEO of Ulipsu (Kidvento Education). An engineer by training and a teacher by mission, he has been in the education industry since 2017. Under his leadership, Ulipsu has emerged as India's first multi-potential learning platform, raising over $5.7M in funding and reaching millions of students through its innovative, curated skill-learning ecosystem.